askcecewells:

hanakotobawakodoku:

Eric had never intended for it to go this far. His friend, his dear friend had fallen victim to his blade. All because she knew too much. ” … ‘m sorry it had tae be this way. I really did love ye.” 

Wheezing softly, she slumped to the floor. “If that’s true…finish the damn job, and make good use of my death…you lovesick fool.”

With that, her ragged breaths petered off, body falling still.

For a long while, Eric stood over her – his shadow cast harshly over her pale skin. “I won’ le’ ye down, burd.”